PENN YAN - It doesn't appear there is going to be a primary in June for the region's local congressional seat. Candidate for the New York 23rd congressional district Tracy Mitrano (D-Penn Yan) has secured the Democratic party endorsement in the … [Read more...]
House ‘Problem Solvers’ Caucus Presents Health Crisis and Economic Revival Package
WASHINGTON - The House of Representatives caucus that focuses bipartisan solutions to various issues and challenges facing America has come forward with its recommendations for the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis and a subsequent economic … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Rep. Tom Reed – March 17, 2020 Coronavirus Conference Call
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD Conference Call on March 17with Rep. Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23), who provides an update on the coronavirus situation with regional media. … [Read more...]
Amo Houghton, Former Area Representative in Congress, Dies at 93
CORNING, NY - Amo Houghton, the Corning businessman who went on to serve in Congress and represented Chautauqua County for 16 years, has passed away. He was 93. His official name was Amory Houghton Jr. but everyone called him "Amo." He led his … [Read more...]
Reed Announces Support for Federal Legislation Aimed at Helping to Fight Climate Change
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY-23) joined several other lawmakers from both sides of the aisle Wednesday in introducing a bipartisan piece of legislation known as the Energy Sector Innovation Credit Act. According to Reed, the … [Read more...]
#NotAboveTheLaw Rally Supporting Trump Impeachment Planned for Tuesday Afternoon in Downtown Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - On Tuesday, December 17 at 4:30 p.m., the night before the U.S. House of Representatives votes to Impeach President Donald Trump, a group of concerned citizens will gather outside congressman Tom Reed's (R-Corning, NY 23) district office … [Read more...]
House Passes Bipartisan Legislation Aimed at Correcting, Updating Migrant Farm Labor Laws
WASHINGTON - The House of Representatives Wednesday approved a bipartisan bill tackling some of the problems facing U.S. agriculture and supporters say it could make life for farm employers and workers more predictable. The Farm Workforce … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Reed Won’t Support Thursday’s Impeachment Inquiry Vote, Says Not Enough Evidence to Proceed
WASHINGTON - House Democrats will hold a vote Thursday to move forward with the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. The question is whether or not Trump used his power and authority as President for personal political gain; … [Read more...]
Reed Reaffirms His Focus on Mental Health, Not Gun Restrictions, to Combat Mass Shooting Incidents
WASHINGTON - Democrats in Congress say they want to see federal action in response to the recent shooting deaths in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio that resulted in more than 30 people being killed and dozens more being injured. Although lawmakers … [Read more...]
Community Matters – Democratic Congressional Candidate Dr. Scott Noren – July 2019 Interview
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD Originally recorded Thursday, July 18, 2019 Broadcast in two parts on July 25 and Aug. 1, 2019 WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Democratic Congressional Candidate Dr. Scott Noren (Ithaca, NY). Noren is … [Read more...]
